El Carmen
neighborhood · Valencia · Spain
- Address
- Barrio del Carmen, 46003 Valencia
- Prices
- Entry: Free
Public streets.
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About
The oldest part of the old town, a maze of lanes with street art, small bars and the medieval Serranos Towers.
Good to know
- Climb the Serranos Towers for a view; check the opening hours.
Nearby
Valencia Cathedral
religious_site · 440 m
A cathedral mixing Gothic, Romanesque and Baroque styles, with a chalice that tradition says is the Holy Grail and a tower you can climb.
Plaza de la Virgen
square · 470 m
A central square beside the cathedral with a fountain, cafés and the basilica of the Virgin.
La Lonja de la Seda
landmark · 480 m
The Gothic silk exchange, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, with a hall of twisting columns.
Mercado Central
market · 530 m
One of Europe's largest fresh-food markets, in a Modernista iron-and-glass hall.
Turia Gardens
park · 1.8 km
A long park that follows the old riverbed of the Turia through the city, with paths for walking and cycling.
City of Arts and Sciences
landmark · 3.7 km
A futuristic complex of white buildings and pools by Santiago Calatrava, with a science museum, an opera house and a planetarium.